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tabindex="-1">You are now in the main content area</div> <div class="heading resPageHeading"> <h1 >Writing and Language Support</h1></div> <div class="content stackparsys"> <div class="resTwoColTwoOne section"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-8 a-b"> <div class="c1 stackparsys"> <div class="resText parbase section"> <div class="res-text richtextContent background-hidden replica " id="ac0778bd-08f4-44e5-b01e-89e94d701942" > <p>We know our writing and language development improves when we get to talk about it with others at various stages of the process. </p> <p>We help you develop your academic writing skills and your approach to the writing process through meaningful conversations about your writing in individual appointments, workshops, and writing groups.</p> <p>If you are a multilingual student and want to improve your English language skills, you can participate in individual and group sessions and access classroom instruction to help improve your writing, speaking and 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Build your vocabulary, fluency, and confidence. Meet with a member of the student staff and practice and improve your spoken English skills. Engage in structured language activities or have an informal conversation - you can also practice an oral presentation and receive critical feedback.</p> <p> </p> </div> <script>$(document).ready(function(){addCoursePopover("#2d849592-2d86-4a18-9983-77ce4aa8d81e");});</script></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default">  <div class="panel-heading container-clipboard"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a id="accordion-1600714059981-grammar-supported-self-editing" role="tab" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#d91b3270-3d33-4532-93e9-e9710d94a382" href="#accordion-content-1600714059981-grammar-supported-self-editing" aria-controls="accordion-content-1600714059981-grammar-supported-self-editing" aria-expanded="false" data-clipboard-text="/content/ryerson/student-life-and-learning/learning-support/writing-support#accordion-1600714059981-grammar-supported-self-editing"> Grammar/Supported Self-Editing </a> </h3> </div>  <div tabindex="0" id="accordion-content-1600714059981-grammar-supported-self-editing" class="panel-collapse collapse" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="accordion-1600714059981-grammar-supported-self-editing"> <div class="panel-body "> <div class="1600714059981 stackparsys"> <div class="resText parbase section"> <div class="res-text richtextContent background-hidden replica " id="9cad39a4-fcc1-4956-a1ae-d853f2bca3cc" > <p>Meet with a member of the student staff and go through a written assignment. Staff serve as a "second reader" and will help you identify errors with grammar, usage, word choice, and style, helping you to become a more effective self-editor.</p> </div> <script>$(document).ready(function(){addCoursePopover("#9cad39a4-fcc1-4956-a1ae-d853f2bca3cc");});</script></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default">  <div class="panel-heading container-clipboard"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a id="accordion-1600714069409-academic-writing" role="tab" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#d91b3270-3d33-4532-93e9-e9710d94a382" href="#accordion-content-1600714069409-academic-writing" aria-controls="accordion-content-1600714069409-academic-writing" aria-expanded="false" data-clipboard-text="/content/ryerson/student-life-and-learning/learning-support/writing-support#accordion-1600714069409-academic-writing"> Academic Writing </a> </h3> </div>  <div tabindex="0" id="accordion-content-1600714069409-academic-writing" class="panel-collapse collapse" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="accordion-1600714069409-academic-writing"> <div class="panel-body "> <div class="1600714069409 stackparsys"> <div class="resText parbase section"> <div class="res-text richtextContent background-hidden replica " id="10d280e2-077f-4e9a-846e-cd9ada2133cb" > <p>Meet with a trained writing consultant to discuss your academic writing. Ask questions, and get thoughtful, critical feedback that will help you move forward. Come in at any stage of the writing process.</p> </div> <script>$(document).ready(function(){addCoursePopover("#10d280e2-077f-4e9a-846e-cd9ada2133cb");});</script></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel panel-default">  <div class="panel-heading container-clipboard"> <h3 class="panel-title"> <a id="accordion-1734717875290-oral-presentation-practice-appointments" role="tab" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#d91b3270-3d33-4532-93e9-e9710d94a382" href="#accordion-content-1734717875290-oral-presentation-practice-appointments" aria-controls="accordion-content-1734717875290-oral-presentation-practice-appointments" aria-expanded="false" data-clipboard-text="/content/ryerson/student-life-and-learning/learning-support/writing-support#accordion-1734717875290-oral-presentation-practice-appointments"> Oral Presentation Practice Appointments </a> </h3> </div>  <div tabindex="0" id="accordion-content-1734717875290-oral-presentation-practice-appointments" class="panel-collapse collapse" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="accordion-1734717875290-oral-presentation-practice-appointments"> <div class="panel-body "> <div class="1734717875290 stackparsys"> <div class="resText parbase section"> <div class="res-text richtextContent background-hidden replica isEmpty" id="483f7615-ecfe-4660-851e-8a7bf1de20ea" > </div> <script>$(document).ready(function(){addCoursePopover("#483f7615-ecfe-4660-851e-8a7bf1de20ea");});</script></div> <div class="resText parbase section"> <div class="res-text richtextContent background-hidden replica " id="3f02d0b5-72e2-414f-9146-6675932eaf7d" > <p>Book a 1-on-1 session to review your slides for organization and flow, make the presentation more engaging, or practice and receive constructive feedback. Appointments can be either in-person or<strong> </strong>online.</p> <div class="optionalButton"> <a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="https://forms.gle/2KGQp5z8SKc7KRK66" target="_blank"> <span>Request an Appointment</span> <span aria-hidden='true' class='autoIconLink fa fa-external-link'></span><span class='sr-only-no-select'>聽(external link, opens in new window)聽</span> </a> </div> </div> <script>$(document).ready(function(){addCoursePopover("#3f02d0b5-72e2-414f-9146-6675932eaf7d");});</script></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="resTitle section"> <h2> Drop-in Writing Appointments </h2> </div> <div class="resText parbase section"> <div class="res-text richtextContent background-hidden replica " id="f598f1d1-2a08-4f9e-972a-c5663e7063dc" > <h2>How it works</h2> <p><b>Offered after Reading Week</b></p> <p>Drop-in appointments (online & in-person) are for same-day requests, and on a first come, first served basis.</p> <p>For online drop-ins, the Zoom link will be available for the duration of drop-in hours. 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